Yarram Fire Brigade

07/04/2026

Please remember to register your burn-offs; further information is provided below.

06/04/2026

🔥 FIRE DANGER PERIOD UPDATE – WELLINGTON SHIRE 🔥

Great news for our community! The Fire Danger Period for Wellington Shire Council comes to an end at 1am on Tuesday, 7 April 2026.

While this means fire restrictions will be lifted, the CFA reminds all residents and landowners to stay vigilant — conditions can still change quickly on hot, dry, and windy days.

⚠️ PLANNING A BURN-OFF? YOU MUST STILL REGISTER IT!

Even after the Fire Danger Period ends, all burn-offs must be registered. If smoke or fire is reported, it will be cross-checked with the register to avoid unnecessary emergency callouts for CFA crews.

✅ Register your burn-off:
📞 Call: 1800 668 511
💻 Online: www.firepermits.vic.gov.au

Before you burn, remember to:
• Check local conditions and the forecast
• Notify your neighbours
• Have water and resources on hand at all times
• Never leave your burn-off unattended
• If your burn-off gets out of control, call 000 immediately

For more information on fire restrictions and the Fire Danger Period, visit the CFA website: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-danger-period

Stay safe! 💚

05/04/2026

🔥 YOUR LOCAL FIRIES ARE AT THE YARRAM MARKET TODAY! 🔥

Yarram Fire Brigade has set up at the Yarram Market (Yarram Football Ground) and we're flipping snags for a GREAT cause! 🌭🥳

Come down, grab a delicious sausage, and help us raise funds for the fitout of our SOON TO BE BRAND-NEW Yarram Fire Station! Every snag you eat is a step toward an even better-equipped brigade serving our amazing community. 💪🚒

Bring the family, bring your appetite, and come say G'day to your local firies! We'd love to see you there! 😄

❤️ Support local. Support safety. Support YOUR Fire Brigade! ❤️

16/02/2026

A total fire ban is currently in effect.

10/02/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.

07/02/2026

26/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared across the state, strictly prohibiting fire lighting; for further details, please visit cfa.vic.gov.au.

23/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared statewide for tomorrow.

22/01/2026

Please note the closures for your safety & the firefighters & Machinery operators in the area.

Dargo - and surrounding forests, parks and roads - will stay closed to visitors this Australia Day long weekend.

We know this is usually a very popular time for tourists, but bushfires in the area are still active and could get worse in the hotter weather this weekend.

Hotter conditions can cause flare ups and additional fire activity - adding to the risk already existing from the Wonnangatta-Dargo 52,000 hectare fire complex. Conditions can change very quickly.

Do not illegally go camping or four-wheel driving in closed areas. Both for your own safety and that of our many firefighters and machinery operators who are in these areas carrying out important works.

There are so many other amazing areas across East Gippsland and the High Country that you can head out to explore instead - until conditions are safer and Dargo can welcome you back.

Current closures include:
• Parts of the Alpine National Park
• Mitchell River National Park
• State Forests around Dargo
• Blue Pool – and all sites north from there along Freestone Creek Road

For a larger version of the closures map – click here https://go.vic.gov.au/45T1W58

For the full lists of park, forest and road closures, please visit the following links:
VicTraffic: https://bit.ly/4sKAdNX
Parks Victoria: https://bit.ly/3Lw5xiJ
Forest Fire Managemen Victoriat: https://bit.ly/3NoJrPK

Stay up to date with emergency warnings by downloading the VicEmergency app and set a watch zone for the area you’re planning to visit.

Parks Victoria DEECA Gippsland Wellington Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Forest Fire Management Victoria 4wd TV Four Wheel Drive Victoria Group DEECA Hume Visit Gippsland
Four Wheel Drive Victoria Group Bushwalking Victoria DEECA Hume Visit Gippsland Victorian High Country Huts Association Mt Hotham Alpine Resort ABC Gippsland ABC Goulburn Murray Dargo River Inn Dargo Hotel Dargo General Store

10/01/2026

A statewide Total Fire Ban has been declared for Victoria, effective Sunday, 11 January 2026.

Given the dry conditions, it is crucial to prevent further fires; remain vigilant even with cooler weather.

Adhere to the following: no campfires, burn-offs, or solid fuel BBQs; avoid spark-causing activities; and have a fire plan in place. For detailed guidance on activities allowed and prohibited during the ban, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans.

09/01/2026

🚫 TOTAL FIRE BAN – STATEWIDE (AGAIN) 🚫 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the entirety of Victoria, effective Saturday, 10 January 2026. Following today's Total Fire Ban, dangerous fire conditions are expected to persist. All outdoor fires are prohibited from 12:01am to 11:59pm. Given the forecasted hot, dry, and windy conditions, please adhere to the following guidelines: no campfires, burn-offs, or solid fuel BBQs; avoid spark-causing activities; and remain vigilant with a fire plan in place. For comprehensive details on permitted and prohibited activities, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans. Please disseminate this information to ensure community safety.